On February 7, 2009, a 16 year old high school student in Cadillac, MI took his own life after he could no longer endure the mean behavior of other students. His name was Alex Claypool Thomas Harrison.

The first letters of his name spell out ACT and that became the name of our group, ACT Now. Our number one goal is to STOP teenage suicide. We do this by raising funds for school and community projects, raising awareness by putting on events and passing out information and providing the students and other community members with a resource in their time of need.

Our community came together after this horrible tragedy in an incredible way, but we want to continue the positive results and carry it to different parts of our region, in Michigan and possibly nationwide.

See It. Hear It. Stop it. These words are not only a slogan for the ACT Now team, but a way of life. It represents everyone working together to stop mean behavior. You too can be a part of our efforts by joining our group, volunteering your time, donating to your school and simply respecting others for who they are.

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"I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." -Elie Wiesel

First Person on The Last Page: Seeing It, Hearing It, Stopping Itby Patricia (P. K.) Harrison
I have been a speech-language pathologist since 1983—the last 11 years in the
public school system. I've always loved my job and enjoyed knowing that I help
kids succeed despite their obstacles and differences. But one day, my job and
mission became very personal.
On Feb. 7, 2009, our precious 16-year-old son, Alex, took his life after
being the target of bullying so intense he saw no other way out. My husband
found his lifeless body near a big maple tree one-half mile off our property,
shot through the heart with a note nearby stating, "I love you guys. I am sorry,
but I just cannot take it anymore ...
Posted Jun 2, 2014, 7:06 AM by Andrew Rheaume

Hello Everyone."In the end, you will not remember the words of your enemies, but the silence of your friends" -Martin Luther King Jr.How profound my husband Tom and I find this quote after the tragic death of our son, Alex C. Thomas Harrison on February 7th, 2009. Alex was a very unique and wonderful soul. He was a genius, literally, but he did not want his classmates to know that. Sometimes, when you are different for any reason, you can become a target. When people don’t understand you, you can become a target. When you do not defend yourself, and no one else defends you, you can remain a target.Alex’s bullying was not physical, it was ...
Posted Jun 2, 2014, 7:31 AM by Andrew Rheaume

On February 7, 2009, a 16 year old high school student in Cadillac, MI took his own life after he could no longer endure the mean behavior of other students. His name was Alex Claypool Thomas Harrison.

The first letters of his name spell out ACT and that became the name of our group, ACT Now. Our number one goal is to STOP teenage suicide. We do this by raising funds for school and community projects, raising awareness b

y putting on events and passing out information and providing the students and other community members with a resource in their time of need.

Our community came together after this horrible tragedy in an incredible way, but we want to continue the positive results and carry it to different parts of our region, in Michigan and possibly nationwide.

See It. Hear It. Stop it. These words are not only a slogan for the ACT Now team, but a way of life. It represents everyone working together to stop mean behavior. You too can be a part of our efforts by joining our group, volunteering your time, donating to your school and simply respecting others for who they are.